Klay Thompson has finally addressed the ESPN report that claimed he was “miserable” with the Golden State Warriors. After much consideration, Thompson decided it was time to move on from the Warriors, despite the difficulty of leaving Stephen Curry. Now, the renowned Splash Brother is ready to embrace a new challenge with the Dallas Mavericks.
“It’s really nice to have a whole new fresh start. A whole new group of guys to get to know, new co-workers and a whole new city. It’s really cool and I’m going to embrace this opportunity.”
Thompson turned down an offer from LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, believing that playing alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving gives him the best chance to compete for a championship.
Why did Klay Thompson leave Stephen Curry and the Warriors? A recent ESPN report indicated that Thompson felt “miserable” with the Warriors because he believed he wasn’t valued as much as other stars like Stephen Curry or Draymond Green. Without a significant contract extension, Thompson chose to become a free agent.
During his introductory press conference as a Dallas Maverick, Thompson confirmed that his feelings of being undervalued were a key factor in his decision to leave. This was the first time Thompson publicly spoke about it.
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“I’m just excited. I still think I can do what I’ve been able to do, and it’s just about being in the best shape I could possibly be, but I know I can help this team, whether it’s the knowledge I’ve gained or big scoring nights. I just still know I can be a very, very good player in this league. Feeling just wanted again, like I bring great value. There were times last year when it was tough and it wasn’t as joyful as it was in the past.”